DIY Pallet Light Box

Instructions:

1. The first step is to pull the pallet apart. The IsoCore 20 oz General Use Hammer will assist you in this step. It has a rip claw that will allow you to pull out the nails quickly and easily while its soft grip handle has a sculpted profile to fit the shape of your hand. This means you will get a good grip on a nail and the hammer won’t slip out of your hand.

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2. Cut the boards into the size you want your finished light box to be. You will need four 2" x 4" pieces to construct the base, and the number of 1/2" x 4" pieces needed to form the face of the box will depend on the height you cut the 2" x 4" pieces to.

3. Start by attaching a 1/2" x 4" wood piece to two of the 2" x 4"s. Continue adding the thinner pieces to the 2" x 4"s until you have faced a whole side. Repeat on the remaining 2" x 4" pieces to build a second side. Once you have built two sides, attach them to each other by nailing the 1/2" x 4" boards to each side. Repeat on the remaining side to finish the base. Be sure to leave room between the wood slats to allow light through.

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4. Once the sides are assembled, attach the remaining 1/2" x 4" pieces across the top. 

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5. Flip the box over and screw hooks into the inside of the top. Place one in each corner to hold the string lights in place.

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6. Finish by attaching your string lights to the hooks. Battery operated lights are recommended as they don't require access to an outlet.

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